Recruitment Assembly

Charge

To facilitate communication about activities related to recruiting for the profession among ALA units and other groups. To foster coordination and cooperation of recruitment efforts among ALA units and other groups. To avoid unnecessary duplication and enhance individual and collective recruitment efforts. To develop a multi-year systematic national recruitment plan. To make recommendations for recruitment policies, programs, publications, or other activities to appropriate bodies. To communicate with other national library/information organizations with an interest in recruitment. To report to and advise the HRDR advisory committee and office on issues and activities related to recruitment.

Roster

Emily Backe
(ACRL Representative,
July 1, 2011, to
June 30, 2013)

Amanda Dinscore
(ACRL Representative,
July 1, 2011, to
June 30, 2013)

Mr. Brian William Keith
(ACRL Representative,
July 1, 2011, to
June 30, 2013)

Composition

Representatives are appointed by ALA units and affiliates with recruitment-related concerns and members-at-large who are also dedicated to recruitment and retention issues of the library workforce. Meetings are held each Midwinter and Annual Conference.